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Genk chief De Conde sets price for Man Utd, Chelsea target Bailey

RacingGenk chief Dimitri de Conde has set their asking price for Leon Bailey.

The Jamaican has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and Stoke City ahead of the January market.

Genk's director De Conde has revealed the club are willing to sell their young stars for somewhere between £17m and £21m.

"We'll fight to keep them here until the end of this season, but that is no easy task," De Conde told HLN.

“If mega bids, by Belgian standards, are made, then we cannot reject it, and if the boys also feel ready for a step up then it will be very difficult to keep them in Genk. I must be ready with alternatives.

"In the category of players 20 or under, then these boys are absolutely top talents, so I think a fee of between £17m and £21m is certainly warranted.

“The ideal scenario would be that we reach a deal in January with the interested clubs but the guys say here for the rest of the season. I'll do that if I can."

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